EU: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the EU

The EU sheepskin and lambskin market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the EU

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Romania (X tons) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ireland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

In Romania, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ireland (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union rose to X kg per head, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the European Union contracted modestly to X heads, approximately equating the year before. In general, the number of producing animals showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported in the European Union contracted slightly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Ireland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Greece (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Spain, sheepskin and lambskin exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy was the major importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Spain (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%), France (X%) and Romania (X%). The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin imports into Italy stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Spain (X%), Poland (X%), Portugal (X%), France (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands and France saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

In Italy, sheepskin and lambskin imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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